Mika Godts set for fourth straight Belgium start against France | OneFootball

Mika Godts is set for a fourth consecutive Belgium start against France at the Stade de France on Monday at 20:45. According to L'Équipe, the PSG left winger has found international minutes lacking at club level.

He started the 2-0 win over Italy on 25 September, the 0-1 loss to France on 28 September, and Friday’s 3-0 victory against Türkiye. This window totals 248 minutes and one goal, against Italy, 104 more than his 144 for PSG this season.

Competition out wide is fierce. Jérémy Doku is injured, Leandro Trossard missed the first two games, and Malick Fofana came on in the 82nd minute on Friday after sitting in the stands in Italy and Brussels. Godts also benefits from his coach’s faith, forged in the Eredivisie.

The 21-year-old has been told to keep committing defenders. He accepted the intensity after Türkiye, said he is ready to play, and realised at 16 or 17 that hard work was vital.

This unexpected run is both test and chance to earn credit at the double European champions. He wants to reach team-mate Désiré Doué’s level, saying he needs time in Paris but is calm, learning from the best and determined to give his all.

He will try to unsettle Jules Koundé or Jérémie Jacquet. Belgium are likely to sit in a low or mid block and break quickly through the pace of Godts and Dodi Lukebakio.

Source: L'Équipe

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